# Bernard Dowiyogo

_Nauruan politician (1946-2003)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Bernard Annen Auwen Dowiyogo was a Nauruan politician who served as President of Nauru on seven occasions between 1976 and 2003. During this time, he also served as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Ubenide.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 February 1946 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ubenide Constituency ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P19))
- **Died:** 9 March 2003 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P570))
- **Place of death:** Washington, D.C. ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Party of Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P102))
- **Education:** Ballarat Clarendon College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P69))
- **Spouse:** Christine Dowiyogo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Nauru (18 January 2003 – 10 March 2003); President of Nauru (9 January 2003 – 17 January 2003); President of Nauru (20 April 2000 – 30 March 2001); Minister for Finance (2000–2000); President of Nauru (18 June 1998 – 27 April 1999); President of Nauru (11 November 1996 – 26 November 1996); President of Nauru (12 December 1989 – 22 November 1995); President of Nauru (22 December 1976 – 19 December 1978) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836#P39))

## Questions

**When was Bernard Dowiyogo born?**  
Bernard Dowiyogo was born on 14 February 1946 in Ubenide Constituency.

**What positions has Bernard Dowiyogo held?**  
Positions held by Bernard Dowiyogo include: President of Nauru (2003–2003); President of Nauru (2003–2003); President of Nauru (2000–2001); Minister for Finance (2000–2000); President of Nauru (1998–1999).

**Where did Bernard Dowiyogo study?**  
Bernard Dowiyogo was educated at Ballarat Clarendon College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Bernard Dowiyogo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Dowiyogo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q715836](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715836) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bernard Dowiyogo visiting Lincoln University (cropped).jpg by Lincoln University (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bernard_Dowiyogo_visiting_Lincoln_University_(cropped).jpg)

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